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China’s Third Policy Paper on Latin America and the Caribbean: Expanding Influence and Ambitions

China’s third policy paper on Latin America and the Caribbean outlines an institutionalized strategy to deepen regional engagement and secure support for Beijing’s geopolitical goals, with significant implications for U.S. policy in the region and for Taiwan.

Critical Questions by Ryan C. Berg, Henrietta Levin, and Bonny Lin — December 18, 2025

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Commentary by Brian Hart, Bonny Lin, Maria Snegovaya, and Mona Yacoubian — November 24, 2025

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What Is the U.S. Posture Toward the United Nations?

President Trump delivered withering criticism of the United Nations at UNGA this week, but the future of U.S. contributions to the United Nations remains unclear. What will the future hold for U.S. support to the United Nations?

Critical Questions by Allison Lombardo — September 25, 2025

Can Washington Counter Beijing Without Repeating Cold War Mistakes?

Efforts to counter Beijing across the globe, including countering Chinese military bases, need to prioritize consulting civil society in host countries. A sole focus on government is more fickle and less sustainable than getting true popular buy-in for U.S. partnership.

Commentary by Andrew Friedman — June 26, 2025

China Isn’t on the G7 Agenda, but It’s Still the Main Event

As G7 leaders meet in Kananaskis, one top priority—China—won’t appear on the public agenda. Behind closed doors, however, leaders will grapple with how Beijing is reshaping the global order and challenging the G7’s security, prosperity, and core values.

Critical Questions by Henrietta Levin — June 16, 2025

Advancing U.S.-Panama Security Cooperation

CSIS Americas Program Director Ryan C. Berg analyzes the outcomes from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s recent visit to Panama and implications for the future of U.S.-Panama relations.

Commentary by Ryan C. Berg — April 16, 2025

China’s Power Play Across the Pacific

China's recent actions in the Pacific present an unmistakable message to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

Commentary by Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik — April 8, 2025